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1973 Volkswagen Camper Westfalia Continental

Sale price: £20,000.00 make an offer

Car location: Weybridge, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1973
Mileage:
42,239
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1973 Volkswagen Camper Westfalia Continental for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2) based on 233 votes
For sale by auction on Saturday 08 March 2014 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Westfalia Company was founded in 1844 by Johann Knobel and
originally concentrated on the manufacture of agricultural tools
and whilst part of that became involved with building of horse
drawn carriages. The factory was virtually wiped out by bombing
during the Second World War but they recovered sufficiently to
exhibit a caravan at the 1947 Hanover Fair. That might have been
the end of the story had the VW Transporter not come into existence
in 1950 with their large space and easy mechanics. they were an
instant hit with the general public and at weekends owners started
using these transporters to go away in. adding extra seats. beds
and camping stoves and so not having to rely on hotels or guest
houses. The breakthrough came in 1951 when an American army officer
asked Westfalia to convert a motor caravan which quickly resulted
in an order for fifty more. In 1952 they started producing the
first VW Transporter Camping Boxes; these vehicles had a cabinet
installed behind the front seat which contained washing and cooking
equipment with fold down worktops and the rear seat converted into
a sleeping platform. In 1972/73 production started on a series of
conversions that established Westfalia as the leading converter of
VW Transporters. Westfalia continue to produce fine examples of
motorcaravans to this day in what has become a very competitive
market.

This Volkswagen Camper is in excellent condition and offers a
number of options to the new owner. Built in the Continental style. br/>this camper is supplied with an awning and elevated roof;
technically speaking it is a five berth vehicle. Having been
restored to a very high standard. this 'Westy' presents beautifully
in typical white over orange with a virtually unmarked interior and
with all its facilities appearing to be present and correct.
Volkswagen Campers come in various shapes. sizes and condition;
this one is in superb order and comes supplied with a V5
registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 14th
August 2014. Clearly a highly cherished and much loved example. br/>this pristine camper is ready for summer and represents the last
word in 'glamping'.

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